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Welcome! We are looking forward to seeing you in New Orleans this June!

At IFT19, you will have the opportunity to meet food professionals and industry leaders from more than 90 countries to exchange information and insights, discuss business opportunities, and learn about the newest trends and innovations in the science of food. Plus, you can see, touch, taste, and experience the newest products from more than 1,100 exhibiting companies. IFT19 is truly the best way to experience the world of food in one of the most food-focused cities in the world!

Event Basics

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Electricity

Voltage 120, frequency 60 Hz. Adaptors that may be required are two flat blades or two flat blades with a round grounding pin.

Etiquette

Tipping
Tipping in the United States is customary. A 15% to 20% tip is usually expected in restaurants, taxis, and for services you receive.

Smoking Etiquette

New Orleans passed into law a new, comprehensive smoke-free ordinance. In addition to smoking restrictions that already exist under state law, there are new restrictions on smoking and vaping (use of electronic smoking devices) in many locations across the City.

Exchange Rate

Business Hours

Standard business hours in New Orleans is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Note New Orleans is in the U.S. Central Time Zone.

Language & Time Zone

Sessions at the event are conducted in English.

New Orleans is in the U.S. Central Time Zone. In June, the Central Time Zone is five hours behind UTC.

Phone & Internet

Hotels offer high-speed Internet connections.

Telephone Calls:

U.S. country code: +1

Downtown New Orleans area code: (504) for most hotels and businesses

U.S. telephone numbers have ten digits total, which includes the area code and a seven digit phone number (e.g., 504-555-1234)

To make a call, dial “1,” then the area code, and then the seven-digit number

To call internationally from New Orleans, dial "011," then the country code, then the area code, and then the number

Visas

To help you with your travel arrangements, below are links to important information regarding visa invitation letters, visas, and other resources. If you will be traveling on an immigrant or non-immigrant visa from Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, please also be sure to review the section below titled “Information Regarding the Immigration and Visas Executive Order” for additional travel information.

Visa Invitation Letters
During the online registration process you will have the opportunity to request a Visa Invitation Letter. You must register to attend IFT19 in order to receive an official visa invitation letter.

Visa Information
The U.S. government requires residents of many countries to obtain a temporary visa before entering the United States. Recent changes to the visa application process may have increased the length of time required to receive your visa. It is very important to apply for a visa at least 90 days prior to departure. For information on U.S. visa policies and procedures, visit travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html.

Visa Waiver Program
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens of 38 countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.

In order to travel without a visa on the VWP, you must have authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding an approved U.S. bound air or sea carrier. ESTA is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) automated web-based system to determine eligibility to travel without a visa to the United States for tourism or business. VWP travels must also have the correct type of passport.

At IFT18 you will be inspired, refueled and ready to tackle complex challenges with a renewed sense of purpose and confidence. Intensive scientific sessions, preeminent guest speakers, access to the latest products and trends, networking and social activities all await you at IFT18.